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Topic ID #37952 - posted 1/18/2017 9:17 AM

GIS Technician. Permanent or Contract

mlgro89

MATTHEW GROHOVSKY

Curriculum Vitae

579 Friedman Ln.,
Paducah, KY 42001

(270) 331-1804 ●mlgro89@hotmail.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-grohovsky-47142346

CAREER GOALS

Matthew has earned a Certificate in GIS as well as a
major in Archaeology with a minor in Geology. Working as a GIS Technician at
the U.S. Forest Service and Vectren he has had a chance to gain experience by
managing, updating, and insuring the quality of extensive cultural resource and
utilities databases. He also worked as a Cultural Resources Management Technician
for surveys across much of the U.S. He is interested in a career in GIS
focusing on CRM due to his passion for cultural resources and the powerful
potential of GIS to detect hidden patterns in the archaeological record and its
associated landscape, aiding our understanding of past human behavior.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

·Certificate in
GIS:Completed an intensive, hands-on program
focusing on the use of the ESRI ArcGIS software suite for various geospatial
tasks, with assignments simulating real situations facing many industries and a
variety of fields. Areas of study include:

·Python
Scripting

·Model
Builder

·3D
Analyst

·Cartographic
presentation

·GPS and
remote sensing

·Data
creation, digitization, conversion,
analysis, and editing

·Geodatabase
structuring and data management

·Relational
databases, joins, and relates

·Geoprocessing

·Georeferencing

·Network
Analyst

·Use and
creation of orthophotos, DEMs, and
topographic maps

·Geographic
and projected coordinate system conversions

·Spatial
Analyst

·Structured
Query Language

·Topology

·Metadata

·Experience
operating Trimble handheld GIS units loaded with Terrasync and USGS topographic
maps to locate, survey, and record information for survey tracts and landmarks.
Experience utilizing Pathfinder to ready GPS data for use in ArcGIS.

·Education
creating detailed GIS thematic maps for various uses and across many fields. Experience
creating survey area and site maps for cultural impact assessment reports sent
to the Colorado State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).

·Extensive
experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, and general Windows
OS. Built a customized Windows PC from individual retail components.

·Education
in utilizing a total station for GPS coordinate collection and elevation
mapping.

·Education
in utilizing Golden Software’s Surfer software for the plotting of total
station-derived coordinate data.

·Knowledge
of the principles of 2D drawing for maps, sketches, plans, etc.

·Experience
working extended hours for multiple months, often in inclement weather and a
variety of settings, including woodland, agricultural fields, rugged hills, and
developed areas.

·Knowledge
of concepts of geology, geoarchaeology, paleontology, and soil science through
a completed minor in Geology. Cooperatively authored a soil identification and
composition report as a capstone project.

·Self-motivated,
detail oriented, adaptive, flexible, and able to multitask and prioritize.

·Experience
working in a cooperative team environment as well as alone with minimal
supervision to meet project deadlines.

·Excellent
written and verbal communication skills.

·Proficient
in Spanish reading and writing.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Seasonal
GS-06 Archeology Technician

U.S. Forest Service; Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest/

Thunder Basin National Grassland, Steamboat Springs, CO

Supervisor: Bridget Roth

May
2016 – October 2016

Primarily responsible
for ensuring the accurate and complete migration of surveyed acreage and
archaeological site polygons to a new, agency-wide natural resources and
project database. This database will seamlessly link spatial and descriptive
data of all current and archived Forest Service endeavors. Assisted with field
work survey to record cultural resources in the Forest’s boundaries and assess
the possibility of disturbance by future Forest Service endeavors.

·Digitized archived surveys and archaeological sites
for the Hahn’s Peak, Yampa, Parks, and Brush Creek/Hayden districts that were
not previously entered into the Forest’s Heritage geodatabase. Accomplished
this by digitizing from existing thematic maps with topographic bases.

·Responsible for managing priorities and working
independently while still communicating regularly with supervisors and fellow
GIS staff about progress and issues, with a firm deadline of October 1st
for all assigned database management duties in mind.

·Developed
familiarity with the Section 106 process as it pertains to cultural resources
on federal and public land.

·Entered attribute data for survey and site polygons
derived from existing project and cultural resource reports.

·Operated Trimble handheld GPS units to navigate to
project areas, track acreage surveyed, and record cultural resources located
during survey.

·With a data driven pages index, produced completed
survey or site overview maps with all common map elements for use in project
reports sent to the Colorado SHPO or for use by coworkers in other departments.

·Processed GPS field data using Trimble Pathfinder
and incorporates into Forest’s Heritage geodatabase.

·Collaborated with other departments regarding
observations in the field of interest to them or vice versa. Discussed methodologies
and ideologies to foster cooperation. Shared observed safety and transportation
conditions in the field.

·Gained familiarity with the field operations of
other departments, such as grazing and outfitting permits.

·Assisted in the restoration of Hahn’s Peak Lookout
Tower, a project funded and managed by the Forest’s Heritage department.

·Assisted in recording detailed notes and
photographing cultural materials and features located in the field, to be later
used in project reports to the Colorado SHPO.

·Traversed rugged backcountry forest trails and
roads, including up to 12 miles hiking a day, to reach project areas. Camped
near project areas for up to five nights.

Contract
GIS Technician

Vectren Corporation, Evansville, IN

Supervisor: Rob Livers

September
2015 – May 2016

Updated, maintained,
and insured the quality of Vectren's natural gas utilities GIS. Was granted
tasks of increasing responsibility and complexity after only four months in the
position, involving creating and editing main gas pipeline features over a wide
area in newly developed properties. Previously responsible for individual customer
service pipelines extending from the mains.

·Aided
in the training of new employees in the same duties and procedures with which
to perform them.

·Added
gas main and service line features to new residential, commercial, and
industrial tracts using Pictometry, ArcGIS aerial imagery, and regional GIS
databases to locate the tracts, as well as engineering sketches to accurately
place the service.

·Edited
gas line features to account for decommissioning, resizes, and relocations.

·Edited
gas line feature attribute data in the geodatabase to assist field crew with
future maintenance efforts or relocations.

·Collaborated
with co-workers within and outside the GIS department to ensure consistent
database standards.

Contract
Cultural Resource Management Field Technician

April
2012 - September 2015

Performed cultural
resources survey work mitigating the effect of utilities, roadways, and other
development on sites of historical and cultural significance for client
businesses. Contractors include URS, Gray & Pape, HDR, Natural Resources
Group, and Versar. Clients include the U.S. Air Force and Navy, Enbridge, and Williams
Construction. Common tasks:

As part of a two-person team,performed Phase I deep testing survey,
using manual augers, in floodplains along Bluegrass natural gas pipeline survey
corridor in central Kentucky.Phase I
survey for the Evansville to Indianapolis, IN segment of the Interstate 69
survey corridor.

Phase I and II survey for
the Flanagan South crude oil pipeline survey corridor in central Illinois,
north-central Missouri, and southeast Kansas.

Volunteer Student
Archaeological Field Technician,

General Lew Wallace
Study and Museum/University of Indianapolis

Supervising
Professor: Dr. Christopher Moore

2009-2011

As
part of a small crew, performed screening and excavation for an intermittent
Phase III survey of the reflecting pool on the grounds of the study. Conducted
geospatial gridding using a total station in preparation for a future
geophysical survey. Assisted public volunteers in performing basic
archaeological excavation techniques and explaining the goals of archaeology.

Student Archaeological
Field Technician

University of
Indianapolis Field School

Supervising
Professor: Dr. Christopher Moore

June-July 2011

Phase
III survey of a Spanish missionary era site on Sapelo Island, GA, displaying
evidence of both Spanish and native Guale habitation. Assisted professor in
utilizing a total station to lay out excavation units. Phase I pedestrian
survey at the former site of the 19th century village of Xenia, north-central
IN.

Undergraduate
Lab Coordinator

Indiana Prehistory Laboratory at the University of
Indianapolis

Supervising Professor: Dr. Christopher Schmidt

August
2011- December 2011

Assisted undergraduates
on various lab projects to ensure quality work in time for deadlines.Managed a comprehensive lab database of
artifact and equipment attributes, origin, and method of storage. Communicated
with other faculty and associations on campus on how the lab can contribute to
their endeavors or field of study.

EDUCATION

Certificate
in GIS, 2014

Western
Kentucky University

GPA
4.0/4.0

BS
Archaeology and Anthropology, Minor in Geology, 2011

University
of Indianapolis

Graduated
Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s List, GPA 3.8/4.0

Honors
Project: Dietary Analysis of the Mebrak Civilization of Nepal Using Confocal
Microscopy.

·Anthropology
and Archaeology Interest Group, University of Indianapolis; Treasurer, 2011, Managed a student organization budget of
$1,000. Sought out and successfully acquired $700
in funding to bring professional archaeologists to speak on campus.